Shahi Exports

Name

Shahi Exports

Legal name

Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd

Website

https://shahi.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Knitted Fabric Mills (IMAOABAB), Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

Keywords

• Apparel manufacturing services
• Woven garment production
• Knit apparel manufacturing
• Textile processing services
• Sustainable apparel export

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Apparel Manufacturing Services: Vertically integrated apparel manufacturing and export services for leading global fashion and lifestyle brands, producing 150 million+ garments annually
2. Textile Processing: Integrated textile mill operations providing processing services for woven and knit fabrics

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shahi Exports is a vertically integrated apparel manufacturer producing woven and knitted garments and processed textiles on a contract-manufacturing basis for leading global fashion and lifestyle brands. Operating 50+ factories and 5 textile mills across 8 Indian states with nearly 100,000 employees, the company delivers approximately 150 million garments annually with 85% vertical integration from fabric to finished product. Service offerings include custom garment manufacturing, textile processing, synthetic performance fabric production, and sustainable processing technologies such as Fibre52® cotton pretreatment.

Product overview

Shahi Exports is India's largest apparel manufacturer and exporter, operating as a one-stop manufacturing destination with vertically integrated operations. The company runs 50+ factories across 8 Indian states, producing approximately 150 million garments annually with 85% vertical integration. Their workforce of nearly 100,000 employees (70%+ female) serves leading global fashion and lifestyle brands. The company offers woven and knitted garment manufacturing, textile processing, and sustainable fabric production through partnerships. Their service portfolio includes manufacturing innovation, responsible sourcing, and resource-efficient production, with recent additions including Fibre52® cotton pretreatment technology for lower-impact processing and various worker welfare programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vertically Integrated Apparel Manufacturing (Woven and Knit) End-to-end contract manufacturing of woven and knitted garments for leading global fashion and lifestyle brands, supported by 50+ factories across 8 Indian states and 85% vertical integration from fabric to finished product.
• Textile Processing Services Processing of woven and knit fabrics across 5 integrated textile mills, supporting internal garment production and third-party fabric processing needs.
• Synthetic Performance Fabrics Manufacturing Processing and manufacturing of synthetic performance fabrics for global sportswear and athleisure customers, delivered through the Little King Global joint venture facility in Shimoga, Karnataka.
• Fibre52® Cotton Processing Service Low-temperature cotton pretreatment processing using ZDHC MRSL v3.1 and OEKO-TEX® approved chemistries, demonstrating 25% reduction in water consumption and 49% reduction in steam consumption while preserving natural wax and softness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6% productivity improvement from vision correction glasses intervention (337% ROI over 3 months)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Vision Group (Bangladesh)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Strategic manufacturing partnership MoU combining Shahi Exports' global customer relationships and product development expertise with Vision Group's vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities spanning garment manufacturing, washing, embroidery, accessories, and packaging. Estimated partnership business volume of approximately USD 30 million annually
• Good Business LabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Research partnership for evidence-based worker well-being solutions including vision correction programs yielding 6% productivity improvement, STITCH supervisor training (7.3% productivity increase), and menstrual health initiatives (21% absenteeism reduction)
• Innovo Fiber LLCcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 April 2026Partnership to scale Fibre52® cotton pretreatment technology at Shahi's knits processing facility, marking the largest industrial-scale deployment globally. Results showed 25% reduction in water consumption and 49% reduction in steam consumption. Shahi plans to transition 25% of knit processing capacity (3,000 tons per annum) to this system
• UNFPA IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Championship partnership with UNFPA India in the Coalition for Reproductive Justice in Business, focusing on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in the workplace and supply chain. Includes policy advancement on menstrual health, maternity support, gender-based violence prevention, and comprehensive reproductive health services
• Fashion for Good / AltMat (Altag® Fibre Club)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2025Membership in Altag® Fibre Club consortium launched by Fashion for Good and AltMat to accelerate adoption of next-generation agri-residue-derived fibres. Shahi gains priority access to Altag yarns and collaborates on fabric development with global brand partners
• Little King GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024Joint venture with Taiwan-based Little King Global, one of Taiwan's premier synthetic sportswear fabric manufacturers, to establish a state-of-the-art processing unit for synthetic performance fabrics in Shimoga, Karnataka with initial capacity of 500 tons/month
• Know Me India Trust (KMIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2023Partnership implementing 'Project Swabhimaan' to support vulnerable and at-risk women against poverty and human trafficking through life skills training, technical education, and guaranteed job opportunities at Shahi factories in Jharsuguda, Odisha
• AltMatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Value Chain Agreement to scale fabrics made from agricultural residue. Shahi collaborates on fabric development with innovative brand partners. Altag fiber production uses zero hazardous chemicals, 90% water savings, 50% less carbon footprint, and 80% energy reduction
• Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2020Collaboration to transform cellulose powder from recycled cotton-polyester blends into superabsorbent polymer (SAP) for cotton farming. Field trials showed 25% higher cotton yield with improved water retention
• The Fashion PactmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership and active participation in The Fashion Pact Steering Committee, engaging on critical industry and environmental issues with supply chain partner perspective
• OECD Advisory Group on Responsible Supply ChainsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in OECD Advisory Group on Responsible Supply Chains, contributing supplier perspective on due diligence standards
• Fashion Producer's CollectivemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder and active participant in supplier-led research initiative focused on driving systemic improvements in sustainable fashion
• YESS (Yarn Ethically and Sustainably Sourced)majorTechnology or IntegrationFirst mill in India to undergo YESS assessment for ethically and sustainably sourced yarn, contributing to due diligence standard development
• HERproject by BSRmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkplace-based interventions in health, financial inclusion, and gender equality implemented in four factories through brand partner collaborations

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• KPR Mill Limited: India's largest vertically integrated yarn-to-garment manufacturer with significant apparel exports to global brands. Comparable operating model spanning textile mills and garmenting, with similar focus on cost efficiency and large-scale production.
• Pearl Global Industries: Indian-headquartered apparel manufacturer with multi-country manufacturing presence serving global fashion brands. Comparable as an apparel exporter focused on woven and knit garments for marquee international customers.
• Vardhman Textiles: Major Indian vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer with substantial yarn, fabric, and garmenting operations. Comparable in scale, vertical integration, and B2B export orientation to global fashion brands.
• Arvind Limited: India's largest denim and woven apparel manufacturer and a major exporter serving global fashion brands. Vertically integrated with textile mills and garmenting, comparable to Shahi's scale and customer base across woven basics and denim.
• Welspun India: One of India's largest textile exporters with vertically integrated home textile and apparel operations serving global brands. Comparable export-driven, B2B manufacturing model with similar customer roster among international retailers.
• Trident Group: Indian textile conglomerate with yarn, terry towel, and apparel manufacturing operations and significant global exports. Comparable vertical integration and large-scale manufacturing footprint serving international customers.

Regional players

• MAS Holdings: Sri Lankan-headquartered apparel and textile manufacturer with multi-country operations serving leading global intimate apparel, sportswear, and fashion brands. Comparable as a South Asia-based apparel exporter with deep brand relationships, but primarily serves from outside India.
• Hela Apparel Holdings: Sri Lankan vertically integrated apparel manufacturer serving global fashion and intimate apparel brands. Comparable as a South Asia-based apparel exporter with sustainability focus and global brand customers, but not directly competing in India.
• Beximco Limited: Bangladesh's largest textile and apparel conglomerate with vertically integrated yarn-to-garment operations exporting to global brands. Comparable apparel manufacturing model for global fashion retailers, but operating from Bangladesh rather than India.

Broad incumbents

• Li & Fung Limited: Global apparel sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain operator with a broad portfolio across Asia serving many of the same Western fashion brands as Shahi. Comparable customer base and apparel category exposure, but operates as a sourcing/trading platform rather than a single-country manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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